• Wash and tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Drain thoroughly and place in a large salad bowl. • Trim the tips from the snow peas and cut on a diagonal slant into 1-inch slices. • Peel the cucumber and julienne (cut into thin, narrow slices 1 to 2 inches long). • Cut the red pepper in half and remove the seeds and pith. Cut it into thin slices and then cut the slices diagonally into thirds. • Rinse and drain the bean sprouts. • Julienne the carrots and blanch them by submerging them in boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes. Rinse with cold water and drain. • Add the snow peas, cucumber, red pepper, bean sprouts, and carrots to the salad and make an indentation in the center of the salad. • Cut the tofu into 1/4-inch slices and then cut crosswise to make bite-sized pieces. • Stir together the vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili paste. Pour over the tofu and toss. • Add the tofu mixture to the center of the salad just before serving. • Serve with the salad dressing of your choice tossed in or on the side.

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